Reusing Rock Mulch . . . . Good idea or Bad idea??? Written by our designer and co-owner, Chelsa, based off a personal experience, enjoy! Note, this article was originally written in June 2017. A couple summers ago my family and I redid a small section of our front yard. This was done because we kept getting standing water in our garage after even the smallest rain storm. When we were talking and discussing how to [...]
Pruning, 2 Ways . . . . How to Prune Your Shrubs Let's start with the process. . . There are 2 main methods of pruning I recommend for homeowners. Rule of Thumb Rule of Thirds But what do these mean??? Rule of Thumb: This is a great method for lilacs, hydrangeas, dogwoods, roses, etc. . . . Look at your hand, look at the base of your thumb, any stems larger than the base of [...]
Deer Don't Read Manuals CMA statement: deer do not read brochures and do not listen to us, so these are suggestions and may require multiple strategies. Step 1: Plan Strategically If you have a fenced area and a non-fenced area, do not plant a deers favorite treat outside the fenced area. Don’t have any fenced areas, you may want to consider a small fenced area if you want to have peonies and topiary trees, for example. [...]
